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National Press Secretary

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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Job Type:Temporary
    Start Date:January 1, 2025
    End Date:December 15, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $85,000 / year
    Commensurate with experience

    Description

    To apply, please visit the following link: https://jobs.lever.co/thehousemajoritypac/3d93b839-d132-498e-9e8c-4413f63e03ac

    House Majority PAC is an organization designed to hold Republicans accountable and help elect more House Democrats. House Majority PAC is committed to building a long-term organization that can take on the Republican outside groups in the battle for the House Majority.

    Primary Purpose: National Press Secretary will develop relationships with national and local media in targeted congressional districts and will work to write press releases and statements, pitch stories, and work with researchers to develop an aggressive rapid response operation. To apply, please submit a resume and brief writing sample.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

      • Serve as on-the-record spokesperson and media contact for HMP across the House battlefield
      • Draft press releases, statements, and opposition research pitches
      • Develop relationships with national and local media in targeted congressional districts
      • Collaborate with HMP research team on rapid response opportunities
      • Work with partners on booking opportunities
      • Craft content for social media channels
      • Coordinate with full communications team to advance HMP’s goals

    Qualifications:

      • Demonstrated commitment to promoting Democratic values and causes
      • 2-3 cycles of campaign, official, or advocacy communications experience
      • On-the-record experience
      • Strong work ethic and ability to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities; ability to work independently and proactively
      • Strong writing skills and stellar proofreading
      • Relationships with key political reporters
      • Ability to respond quickly and effectively to press needs
      • Comfortable working in collaborative, team environment
      • Grace under pressure
      • Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership for wide-ranging responsibilities; ability to work independently and proactively

    LOCATION: Washington, DC

    START DATE: January-February 2025

    TRAVEL: Some travel required

    SALARY: Starting at $85,000 annualized, commensurate with experience

    This is a temporary [cycle-based], at will position with an anticipated end date of no later than December 15, 2026

    Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

    • Medical, dental, and vision; with 100% coverage for eligible staff and eligible dependents.
    • Over 25 days of paid time off including; federal holidays, vacation days, and personal days.
    • Monthly stipends for transportation and cell-phone expenses.
    • 401k program with a 4% employer match.
    • and more!
    • Our benefits are governed by organizational policies and formal plan documents.

    House Majority PAC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving our goals. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, family responsibilities or status, disability, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status.

    To apply, please visit the following link: https://jobs.lever.co/thehousemajoritypac/3d93b839-d132-498e-9e8c-4413f63e03ac

    House Majority PAC is an organization designed to hold Republicans accountable and help elect more House Democrats. House Majority PAC is committed to building a long-term organization that can take on the Republican outside groups in the battle for the House Majority.

    Primary Purpose: National Press Secretary will develop relationships with national and local media in targeted congressional districts and will work to write press releases and statements, pitch stories, and work with researchers to develop an aggressive rapid response operation. To apply, please submit a resume and brief writing sample.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

      • Serve as on-the-record spokesperson and media contact for HMP across the House battlefield
      • Draft press releases, statements, and opposition research pitches
      • Develop relationships…

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, and vision; with 100% coverage for eligible staff and eligible dependents.
    • Over 25 days of paid time off including; federal holidays, vacation days, and personal days.
    • Monthly stipends for transportation and cell-phone expenses.
    • 401k program with a 4% employer match.
    • and more!
    • Our benefits are governed by organizational policies and formal plan documents.
    • Medical, dental, and vision; with 100% coverage for eligible staff and eligible dependents.
    • Over 25 days of paid time off including; federal holidays, vacation days, and personal days.
    • Monthly stipends for transportation and cell-phone expenses.
    • 401k program with a 4% employer match.
    • and more!
    • Our benefits are governed by organizational policies and formal plan documents.

    Location

    On-site
    Washington, DC, USA

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